Colleges near Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory is a city in North Carolina. According to Census data, the population is 218,323 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, two colleges are active for serving college programs in Hickory, North Carolina. In addition, there are 6 colleges located within 30 miles from Hickory.
By school type, there are one public and one private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools and one 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Two schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Hickory, North Carolina is $18,859 for North Carolina residents and $19,322 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 81.00% and the average SAT score is 0. A total of 6,526 students enrolled in schools in Hickory, North Carolina, of which 2,959 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Hickory, North Carolina
The following table lists 2 colleges located in Hickory and 5 schools near Hickory, North Carolina ordered by distance from Hickory. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Hickory | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Private, 4 years four-years | 0.31 miles | $30,900 | 2,354 | 51% | 11 to 1 | $12,240 | 81.0% |
| Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC Public, 2-4 years valid | 3.55 miles | $7,743 | 4,172 | 31% | 9 to 1 | - | - |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson, NC Public, 2-4 years valid | 11.91 miles | $8,681 | 3,703 | 40% | 14 to 1 | - | - |
| Western Piedmont Community College Morganton, NC Public, 2-4 years valid | 20.50 miles | $8,794 | 1,749 | 39% | 11 to 1 | - | - |
| Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC Public, 2-4 years valid | 24.23 miles | $8,795 | 3,456 | 30% | 13 to 1 | - | - |
| NASCAR Technical Institute Mooresville, NC Private, 2-4 years valid | 27.95 miles | $49,750 | 1,274 | 49% | 33 to 1 | - | - |
| Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC Public, 2-4 years valid | 28.37 miles | $8,716 | 2,321 | 54% | 7 to 1 | - | - |
| Average | - | $19,322 | 6,526 | 41% | 10 to 1 | $12,240 | 81.0% |